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Pillangó Placements

Business Development Associate (Agricultural Technology)

Pillangó Placements

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Junior position
  • Pretoria
  • Posted 21 Jul 2026 by Pillangó Placements
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2642743 - Ref PTA003813

About the position

Help shape the future of agriculture through AI. Join an innovative consulting business where you'll build strong client relationships, drive new business, and introduce agricultural businesses to practical AI solutions that improve efficiency and profitability.
What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across the agricultural sector.
  • Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities.
  • Present solutions confidently through meetings, presentations, and industry events.
  • Grow existing client accounts while developing a strong sales pipeline.
  • Support and facilitate practical AI training sessions for agricultural businesses.
  • Research client requirements and assist with proposals and project planning.
  • Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, proposals, and client documentation.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure excellent client service throughout the sales process.

What You'll Need
  • Completed Bachelor's Degree in Business, Agriculture, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven sales ability or strong business development potential.
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
  • Strong research, analytical, and organisational abilities.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
  • Genuine interest in agriculture, technology, and AI.
  • Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Advantageous
  • Experience within agriculture, agribusiness, or agri-tech.
  • Exposure to AI tools and their practical business applications.
  • Client-facing, consulting, or sales experience.
  • Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to combine relationship building, business development, and emerging technology while helping clients unlock practical solutions that create measurable value.

Salary

This opportunity is ideally suited to a naturally outgoing graduate with the drive and potential to make a meaningful impact. The position offers an entry-level salary of approximately R15 000 – R20 000 per month, depending on skills and experience, with some flexibility for candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Desired Skills:

  • agritech
  • agribusiness
  • agriculture
  • artificial intelligence
  • business development

Pillangó Placements

About the agency

Pillangó Placements has been operating since 1999 and, since then, we have successfully recruited in various industries including finance, retail, engineering, IT, health, logistics, insurance and office support. The name Pillangó represents transformation, hope and positive change.

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